Aprilaire 8100 Energy Recovery Ventilator
Owner's Manual - Includes Safety, Operating, and Maintenance Instructions
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Aprilaire® Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV) Model 8100. This unit is designed to enhance indoor air quality by removing pollutants and providing a constant supply of fresh air. The innovative EnergyMax® transfer core pre-heats or pre-cools incoming fresh air using the conditioned indoor air, reducing energy consumption for your heating and cooling systems. This ERV ensures a comfortable and healthy home environment year-round with minimal maintenance and quiet operation, and is designed for continuous use.
Indoor air can be significantly more polluted than outdoor air, posing health risks, especially to vulnerable populations like the young, elderly, chronically ill, and those with respiratory or cardiovascular conditions. The Aprilaire ERV helps mitigate these risks by managing indoor air quality.
This manual will familiarize you with the benefits of your new equipment and guide you through the required routine maintenance. Please register your warranty for your protection.
Limited Warranty
Your Aprilaire® Energy Recovery Ventilator is warranted by Research Products Corporation for five (5) years from the date of installation against defects in materials or workmanship.
Research Products Corporation's obligation is limited to supplying a replacement part for any defective component within the warranty period. The defective part must be returned within thirty (30) days after the warranty period ends, along with the model number, date code, and installation date, to your original supplier or to Research Products Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin 53701-1467.
This warranty does not cover labor costs or defects in materials or workmanship furnished by the installer. Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to the five (5) year period. Incidental or consequential damages are expressly excluded.
This limited warranty is void if the unit is not installed by a qualified heating and air conditioning contractor. Some states may have different regulations regarding implied warranty durations or the exclusion of incidental/consequential damages.
This warranty grants specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary by state.
Warranty Registration
To register your Aprilaire product, please visit Aprilaire.com. If you do not have online access, you can mail your warranty registration to Research Products Corporation, P.O. Box 1467, Madison, WI 53701.
Your warranty registration information will not be sold or shared outside of Research Products Corporation.
Contact Information:
Research Products Corporation
P.O. Box 1467
Madison, WI 53701-1467
Phone: 800/334-6011
Fax: 608/257-4357
©2006 Research Products Corporation. Form No. 3019 10002733 11.06 B2700515B
Unit and Components
Diagram Description: The Aprilaire 8100 Energy Recovery Ventilator unit is depicted with key components and airflow paths. Air enters from the outside as 'FRESH AIR FROM OUTSIDE' and exits to the outside as 'STALE AIR TO OUTSIDE'. Air from the house enters as 'STALE AIR FROM HOUSE' and is supplied to the house as 'FRESH AIR TO HOUSE'. The central component is the 'ENERGYMAX® TRANSFER CORE'. Other parts include 'WASHABLE ALUMINUM FILTERS', a 'BLOWER FAN ASSEMBLY', and a 'POWER CORD 120 VAC'. 'WARNING LABELS' and an 'INSTR. LABEL' are also indicated.
Important Warnings:
- WARNING! 120 volts may cause serious injury from electrical shock. Disconnect power supply before servicing. [⚡️]
- CAUTION! Do not wash the EnergyMax® transfer core. It can be severely damaged. [⚠️]
Maintenance Instructions
- Filter Maintenance: Clean the washable aluminum filters every six months. After washing, recoat them with Super Filter Coat, available from your heating and air conditioning contractor. Spraying the filters after washing maximizes their efficiency.
- EnergyMax® Transfer Core Cleaning: Annually, carefully slide the EnergyMax transfer core out by pulling at the four corners. Once completely dry, gently vacuum the air passages with a soft brush attachment, taking care not to damage the delicate surfaces. Slide the core back into the housing, pushing only at the four corners.
- Fresh Air Intake Vent: Check the fresh air intake vent (located outside) every six months and clean if necessary.
- Blower Compartment: Inspect blower compartments for debris buildup every six months and clean if necessary. The blower motor itself requires no maintenance.
Service and Support
Research Products Corporation does not sell equipment or service parts directly to consumers. If you require assistance or parts, please follow these steps:
- Contact the installer of your Aprilaire® Energy Recovery Ventilator. Their information is often found on the equipment itself.
- Contact your heating and air conditioning dealer.
- If the above options are unsuccessful and you need further information, please write to Research Products Corporation.
